2023 Skate America Women's Short Program

[labgoat]

Now for Koo Koo Fun from Hana Yoshida

 

[Minz]

#4

Mana Kawabe | JAPAN

Age: 18 | Coaches: Mihoko Higuchi
Music: Haunted by Dillistone, Amadea Marcela, Benedicta Katinka Ackermann, Morten Aamodt; Lick It by Valentino Khan, G.Lake, C.Lake; choreo by Mihoko Higuchi

1. 2 Axel
2. 3 Lutz
3. Flying Camel Spin 4
4. 3 Flip + 3 Toe
5. Sit Spin 3
6. Step Sequence 4
7. Change Combination Spin 3

TES: 33.39
PCS: 29.41
Deductions: 0.00

Total Segment Score: 62.80

 

[EdgeCall]

Creative dress. I like the color.

 

[shan22044]

Rowr!

 

[labgoat]

I think the Japanese girls are getting freaked out by the rink. It is too small for them.

 

[CellarDweller]

When I saw Mana Kawabe was skating to "Lick It," I expected something more vulgar and was prepared to turn my hearing aids. I still disliked the music, but it did offend me. Her 2A was excellent as well.

There is a song I know from the 90s with that title, I would be shocked to see anyone skate to that piece, so I understand your concern.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Chris explaining that you can’t do a single Axel in the short as though they’re welcomed in the long

 

[cheerknithanson]

Chris explaining that you can’t do a single Axel in the short as though they’re welcomed in the long

Allowed and welcomed are two different things lol.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

The music is definitely unique...
That axel pop will be costly but she recovered from it nicely

 

[EdgeCall]

The song is not my taste but Hana's interpretation was quite good. The pop will cost her though.

 

[shan22044]

There is a song I know from the 90s with that title, I would be shocked to see anyone skate to that piece, so I understand your concern.

Maybe they're just talking about Tootsie Pops! There's always the chance!

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Okay I love Hana but I kind of hate this program music and I think it may be cursed. Like it’s just noise and speaking isn’t it?

 

[FlossieH]

Shame about the Axel. She will probably get good component scores still, though.

 

[labgoat]

Very unusual program, too bad about the axel, she looked like she rushed when she realized the boards were very close given her speed.

 

[Jontor]

Great stuff Hana-san! Going for that 3A was gutsy, unfortunately it didn't pay off this time. But the rest was so good!

 

[CellarDweller]

Maybe they're just talking about Tootsie Pops! There's always the chance!

Not with the lyrics I've heard! LOL

 

[RafaelAstro]

She should have stayed with her "dog days are over" sp

 

[RatedPG]

Hana!! Was rooting for her to hit that 3A!!
I thought Hana’s combo jumps were both q.
I hope she does enough to be second

 

[4everchan]

Chris explaining that you can’t do a single Axel in the short as though they’re welcomed in the long

Free popcorn tomorrow !

 

[Jeanie19]

Hana. I love her dress. The choreography is so good. Shame about the popped axel. But still a good skate.